Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow

Live Mint  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in Rajya Sabha are planning to move a motion to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who sparked a controversy with ‘anti- Muslim’ remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced that he would submit a notice seeking removal of the Judge. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a rowwhen he said the country would function according to the wishes of the majority in India. Leaders who have already signed the petition, according to a report in The Indian Express, include Digvijaya Singh, Jairam Ramesh and Vivek Tankha of the Congress, Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose of the Trinamool Congress, Manoj Kumar Jha of the RJD, Javed Ali Khan of the SP, John Brittas of CPI and Sandosh Kumar of the CPI. Lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan wrote to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna seeking an "in-house enquiry" into the conduct of Justice Yadav.

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Justice Yadav appears before SC collegium after controversial remarks
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Justice Yadav appears before SC collegium after controversial remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday convened a meeting with justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, a rare intervention that was meant to address the latter’s controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event earlier this month. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Justice Yadav’s statements were seen as targeting the Muslim community and invoked themes of majority rule, …

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event

Live Law  

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court today appeared before the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to put forth his stand regarding comments he made on December 8 at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, Live Law has learnt. Sources close to the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court told Live Law that the transcript …

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Fifty-five MPs of the Rajya Sabha have submitted a motion, for removing Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution provide that a judge of the Supreme Court/High Court shall be removed by the President, on the grounds of ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’ …

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The PIL plea, moved by Advocate …

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court collegium has called Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting over his controversial remark during an event in Prayagraj this month, reported the Indian Express. On December 10, the apex court took cognisance of Justice Yadav's controversial speech during the event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought …

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event

New Indian Express  

Apex court sources said the Allahabad High Court judge is likely to be asked to appear and put forth his version as per established practices. At a Vishva Hindu Parishad function on December 8, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism. Lawyer and convenor of Campaign for …

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge
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4 weeks ago

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge

Hindustan Times  

More than 55 Opposition lawmakers from the Rajya Sabha on Friday submitted a notice to the secretary general of the Upper House for the impeachment of Allahabad high court judge, justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, over his controversial remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week. Judge Shekhar Yadav Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, who is a …

Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India
4 weeks ago

Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India

The Hindu  

We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, and to secure to all its citizens justice, liberty, and equality and promote fraternity among all, have been witness to a mockery being made of our constitutional compact, in full public view, at an event organised within the precincts of a constitutional …

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'
4 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'

Op India  

A motion to remove Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav from office was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General on 13th December over his allegedly controversial statements. According to the motion, Justice Yadav “engaged in hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony in violation of the Constitution of India” in his speech and lecture at a Vishva Hindu Parishad …

Oppn submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Oppn submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Members of several opposition parties on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent VHP event, sources said. The notice for the motion was moved under the Judges' Act, 1968, and Article 218 of the Constitution, seeking the initiation …

‘Issue of protecting Constitution’: Oppn MPs submit motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge over inflammatory speech
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Issue of protecting Constitution’: Oppn MPs submit motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge over inflammatory speech

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the opposition MPs had given a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to impeach Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, due to an “inflammatory speech on 9 December at the High Court premises”. As reported by ANI, citing Sibal, “We have given a notice …

Oppn MPs Submit Motion To Impeach Allahabad HC Judge Over 'Majority's Say' Remark: Report
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Oppn MPs Submit Motion To Impeach Allahabad HC Judge Over 'Majority's Say' Remark: Report

ABP News  

Around 55 MPs from opposition parties submitted a notice in Rajya Sabha on Friday for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav over his 'majority's wish' remark. "We have given a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to impeach Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav," said Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal while speaking to …

Impeachment Motion Moved In Rajya Sabha Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over VHP-Event Speech
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Impeachment Motion Moved In Rajya Sabha Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over VHP-Event Speech

Live Law  

A motion to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, was submitted to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha today. The motion was signed by 55 Rajya Sabha MPs, which is beyond the limit of 50 MPs required to move an impeachment motion.A delegation led by Kapil Sibal submitted the impeachment motion. The impeachment motion is …

Opposition submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Members of several opposition parties on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent event, sources said. The notice for moving an impeachment motion was signed by 55 opposition MPs, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha, Digvijaya Singh, John Brittas, …

Opposition MPs move to impeach High Court judge over 'majority's say' remark
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition MPs move to impeach High Court judge over 'majority's say' remark

India Today  

Opposition MPs on Friday moved an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court following his controversial remarks advocating that the country should function according to the wishes of the majority. Justice Yadav made the comments during an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s on Sunday. The notice …

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

Live Law  

4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
4 weeks, 2 days ago

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the INDIA bloc leaders submitted a notice for the removal of vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar for “conducting the Upper House in a partisan manner”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused him of working as the government spokesperson in the Rajya Sabha. The Opposition leaders said that Mr Dhankhar’s conduct has "harmed the country's dignity" and …

INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge
4 weeks, 2 days ago

INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge

Hindustan Times  

Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday started the process to bring a motion for the impeachment of a sitting Allahabad high court judge whose controversial comments on Muslims and majoritarianism during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event three days ago triggered a storm of condemnation and calls for censure. The INDIA bloc’s move comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognisance of …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

Srinagar MP plans impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over anti-Muslim remark
1 month ago

Srinagar MP plans impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over anti-Muslim remark

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said that he would submit a notice seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would …

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks
1 month ago

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks

New Indian Express  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in the Rajya Sabha are gearing up to submit a motion for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, following his controversial remarks made at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event last week, reported The Indian Express. The report also said that sources revealed that 36 MPs from various opposition parties have …

SC calls for Allahabad HC report on Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event
1 month ago

SC calls for Allahabad HC report on Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took judicial note of news reports over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function and called for a detailed report from the Allahabad high court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of …

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech
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1 month ago

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it has taken note of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event recently. At the event, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav had also batted for the Uniform Civil Code, saying that it's main aim is to …

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'
1 month ago

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'

Hindustan Times  

An NGO headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna seeking a probe against Allahabad high court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who attended a meeting of the right-wing Vishva Hindu Parishad and made alleged anti-Muslim remarks at the event. The letter read, “Justice Yadav used unpardonable and unconscionable slurs against …

'Used Unpardonable Slurs Against Muslim Community' : CJAR Complains To CJI About Justice Shekhar Yadav's Speech At VHP Event
1 month ago

'Used Unpardonable Slurs Against Muslim Community' : CJAR Complains To CJI About Justice Shekhar Yadav's Speech At VHP Event

Live Law  

The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms today wrote to CJI Sanjiv Khanna urging for an 'in-house enquiry' for initiating appropriate action against the sitting Judge of Allahabad High Court, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the recent speech he gave at an event by Vishwa Hindu Parishad.The CJAR expressed that conduct of Justice Yadav by attending the. The Campaign for …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
1 month ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event
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1 month ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today  

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at VHP event: ‘India will run as per wishes of its majority’
1 month ago

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at VHP event: ‘India will run as per wishes of its majority’

The Hindu  

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court on Sunday said that Hindus did not expect Muslims to follow their culture but only wanted them not to disrespect the same. You can’t claim the right to have four wives, perform Halala, or TripleTalaq,” he said, adding that denying maintenance to women and other injustices “will not work”. ‘Applies to all …

No Hesitation In Saying This Country Will Function As Per Wishes Of Majority; UCC Will Be A Reality Soon: Justice Shekhar Yadav At VHP Event
1 month ago

No Hesitation In Saying This Country Will Function As Per Wishes Of Majority; UCC Will Be A Reality Soon: Justice Shekhar Yadav At VHP Event

Live Law  

Sitting Judge of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, on Sunday delivered a lecture on the Constitutional Necessity of Uniform Civil Code in an event organised by the legal cell of the Vishva Hindu Parishad in Prayagraj, where he remarked that he had no hesitation in saying that the country will function according to the wishes of the …

BJP seeks action against AAP's Naresh Yadav convicted in Quran desecration case
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP seeks action against AAP's Naresh Yadav convicted in Quran desecration case

India Today  

Hundreds of BJP workers, including members of the party’s Minority Morcha, staged a massive protest on Tuesday near former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Ashoka Road. The party sought action against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Naresh Yadav from Mehrauli, who was convicted in a controversial Quran desecration case. Kejriwal's governance has become synonymous with corruption and shielding criminals.” …

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the violence in Sambhal. While Mr. Yadav accused the State government of orchestrating the “riot”, Mr. Gandhi said that the administration’s “insensitive action” without listening to all parties “vitiated” the situation. When people …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the petition filed by Tejashwi Yadav seeking to transfer the criminal defamation complaint filed against him in Ahmedabad for his alleged "Gujarati hi thag hai ho sakta hai" remark to Delhi or any other "neutral venue". These allegations stem from a purported statement he made during a media address on March 22 …

Gujarat court summons Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case
1 year, 4 months ago

Gujarat court summons Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case

The Hindu  

A local court in Ahmedabad on Monday summoned Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in connection with a defamation case filed over his alleged remark that “only Gujaratis can be thugs.” Haresh Mehta, businessman and social worker, in his complaint submitted that the remark made by Mr. Yadav had defamed the Gujarat community. After the complaint by Mr. Mehta, the …

Sharad Yadav’s Legal Legacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Sharad Yadav’s Legal Legacy

Live Law  

The former Janata Dal chief, Sharad Yadav, who passed away on Thursday, will be remembered for crucial legal battles he fought towards the end of his long political career - one challenging his disqualification from the Rajya Sabha, and the other challenging the Government’s order to vacate his official accommodation in New Delhi, allotted to him while he was a …

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